"Thinking
about the situation in the country of Ukraine, where Russian troops have
occupied an area of Ukraine called the Crimean peninsula and pro-Russian
militants have taken control of government buildings in several areas in the
eastern part of Ukraine. How likely do you think it is that both sides will
abide by the recently announced ceasefire agreement between Ukraine and
Russia: very likely, somewhat likely, not too likely, or not likely at all?"

"Next, I'd
like your overall opinion of some foreign countries. What is your overall
opinion of Russia? Is it very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly
unfavorable, or very unfavorable?"

.

Favorable

Unfavorable

No opinion

%

%

%

2/8-11/15

24

70

6

2/6-9/14

34

60

6

2/7-10/13

44

50

7

2/2-5/12

50

44

6

2/2-5/11

51

42

7

2/1-3/10

47

45

7

.

"Next, I am
going to read you a list of possible threats to the vital interests of the
United States in the next 10 years. For each one, please tell me if you see
this as a critical threat, an important but not critical threat, or not an
important threat at all. ..."

.

Critical

Important

Not
important

Unsure

%

%

%

%

.

"The military power of Russia"

2/8-11/15

49

41

7

3

2/6-9/14

32

49

17

2

2/7-10/13

29

53

17

1

2/1-3/10

23

52

22

3

2/9-12/04

18

50

29

3

.

"The conflict between Russia
and Ukraine"

2/8-11/15

44

45

8

3

.

"Next, we'd
like to get your overall opinion of some people in the news. As I read each
name, please say if you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion of these
people -- or if you have never heard of them. How about Russian president
Vladimir Putin?"

"Now here
are some questions about the situation in the country of Ukraine, where
separatist groups that receive military support from Russia have been
fighting the Ukrainian government for control of areas in the eastern part
of that country. In general, how concerned are you about the current
situation in Ukraine: very concerned, somewhat concerned, not very
concerned, or not concerned at all?"5/14: "Now here
are some questions about the situation in the country of Ukraine, where
Russian troops have occupied an area of Ukraine called the Crimean peninsula
and pro-Russian militants have taken control of government buildings in
several areas in the eastern part of Ukraine. ..."3/14: "Now here are some questions about the
situation in the country of Ukraine, where Russia has sent troops into an
area of Ukraine called the Crimean Peninsula. ..."

.

Very
concerned

Somewhat
concerned

Not very
concerned

Not
concerned
at all

Unsure

%

%

%

%

%

9/5-7/14

27

45

17

10

1

5/2-4/14

36

42

13

9

1

3/7-9/14

30

42

15

12

1

.

"Do you
favor or oppose increased economic sanctions against Russia?"

.

Favor

Oppose

Unsure

%

%

%

9/5-7/14

67

29

4

.

"As you may
know, Ukraine and Russia have agreed to a cease-fire.
Do you think that Russia can be trusted to keep the promises it made in that
cease-fire agreement, or don't you think so?"

"Do you
consider Russia an ally of the United States, friendly but not an ally,
unfriendly, or an enemy of the United States?"

.

An ally

Friendly,
not an ally

Unfriendly

An enemy

Unsure/
No answer

%

%

%

%

%

7/29 - 8/4/14

7

29

34

22

9

3/20-23/14

7

35

33

18

7

6/26-28/07

10

58

18

6

8

2/24-25/03

20

60

8

4

8

11/13-14/01

25

55

5

5

10

.

"The United
States and Europe have enacted additional sanctions against Russia in
response to Russia's actions in Ukraine. How effective do you think these
sanctions will be in changing Russia's actions in Ukraine: very effective,
somewhat effective, not very effective, or not at all effective?"

"Next, I'd
like your overall opinion of some foreign countries. Is your overall opinion
of each of the following very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly
unfavorable, or very unfavorable? Russia."

.

Very
favorable

Mostly
favorable

Mostly
unfavorable

Very
unfavorable

Unsure

%

%

%

%

%

7/18-20/14

4

15

41

37

2

1/31 - 2/2/14

4

37

37

18

3

5/24-26/11

10

47

28

12

2

4/3-5/09

6

41

35

16

2

.

"Now here
are a few questions about the Malaysian airplane that was shot down by a
missile on Thursday and crashed in an area of Ukraine controlled by
separatist groups that receive military support from Russia.

"Based on what you have read or heard, do you think it is very likely,
somewhat likely, somewhat unlikely or very unlikely that the missile that
caused the airplane crash was launched by a separatist group in Ukraine?"

.

Very
likely

Somewhat
likely

Somewhat
unlikely

Very
unlikely

Unsure

%

%

%

%

%

7/18-20/14

56

24

6

8

7

.

"Just your
best guess -- based on what you have read or heard, do you think Russia is
directly responsible for the crash of the airplane, indirectly responsible,
or not responsible at all?"

.

Directly
responsible

Indirectly
responsible

Not
responsible
at all

Unsure

%

%

%

%

7/18-20/14

34

51

11

5

.

"If there
is clear evidence that Russia is responsible for the airplane crash, what do
you think the United States should do in response: take military action
against Russia, use economic and diplomatic sanctions but not take military
action, or take no action against Russia at all?"

.

Military
action

Sanctions

No action

Unsure

%

%

%

%

7/18-20/14

9

71

19

1

.

"Do you
trust the Russians and the separatist groups in Ukraine to cooperate fully
with any international investigation of this incident, or do you think the
Russians and the separatists groups will attempt to cover something up?"

"Do you
approve or disapprove of the way Barack Obama is handling the situation in
Ukraine?"

.

Approve

Disapprove

Unsure

%

%

%

5/2-4/14

48

44

7

3/7-9/14

48

43

9

.

"What do
you think the United States should do in response to the situation in
Ukraine: take military action against Russia now, use economic and
diplomatic efforts but not take military action right now, or take no action
against Russia at this time?"

"Russia has
sent troops into the Crimea region of the bordering but independent country
of Ukraine in response to a new Ukrainian government. From what you have
seen or heard, which comes closer to your view? The U.S. should not draw a
hard line against Russia in Ukraine because it could mean losing Russia's
cooperation on other issues like Iran and Syria. The U.S. should draw a hard
line against Russia in Ukraine regardless of other international issues with
Russia."

.

Should not
draw a
hard line

Should
draw a
hard line

Unsure

%

%

%

4/7-10/14

50

42

8

.

"Do you
think the United States should consider military options against Russia,
consider only economic and political options, or not get involved in the
situation?"

.

Military

Economic,
political

Not get
involved

Unsure

%

%

%

%

4/7-10/14

7

46

43

4

.

"Russia has
stated it is only interested in Ukraine's Crimea region and will not send
troops into the rest of Ukraine. Do you think Russia is more likely to stop
at Ukraine's Crimea region or send troops into other regions of Ukraine?"

.

Stop at
Crimea

Send troops
into other
regions

Unsure

%

%

%

4/7-10/14

25

66

9

.

"Do you
think it is very likely, likely, not very likely or not likely at all the
current situation in Ukraine will lead to another cold war between Russia
and the United States?"

.

Very
likely

Likely

Not very
likely

Not likely
at all

Unsure

%

%

%

%

%

4/7-10/14

13

33

37

12

5

.

"Do you
approve or disapprove of how President Obama is handling the situation
between Russia and Ukraine?"

"Do you
approve or disapprove of the way Barack Obama is handling the situation
involving Russia and Ukraine?"

.

Approve

Disapprove

Unsure/
No answer

%

%

%

3/26-31/14

41

47

11

.

"Thinking
about the situation in Ukraine, do you think it is more important for the
U.S. to take a firm stand against Russian actions, or not get too involved
in the situation?"

.

Take a
firm stand

Not get too
involved

Unsure/
No answer

%

%

%

3/26-31/14

39

54

7

.

"Overall,
do you support or oppose the United States and its European allies imposing
economic sanctions on Russia for its actions involving Ukraine?"

.

Support

Oppose

Unsure/
No answer

%

%

%

ALL

69

21

10

Republicans

69

22

9

Democrats

70

19

11

Independents

69

22

9

.

"How
concerned are you that the current situation in Ukraine will develop into a
larger regional conflict that could lead to the U.S. military getting
involved? Would you say you are very concerned, somewhat concerned, not so
concerned, or not at all concerned about that?"

.

Very
concerned

Somewhat
concerned

Not so
concerned

Not at all
concerned

Unsure/
No answer

%

%

%

%

%

3/26-31/14

39

41

13

5

2

.

"Do you
think Barack Obama is being too tough, not tough enough or about right in
dealing with the situation involving Russia and Ukraine?"

.

Too
tough

Not tough
enough

About
right

Unsure/
No answer

%

%

%

%

3/26-31/14

6

36

45

13

.

"Do you
believe that developments in Ukraine could lead to a renewal of the 'Cold
War' or don't you think so?"

.

Could lead
to a renewal

Don't
think so

Unsure/
No answer

%

%

%

3/26-31/14

56

35

9

.

"Would you
compare Vladimir Putin's actions against Ukraine to Adolph Hitler's actions
against Austria and Czechoslovakia before the outbreak of World War II, or
do you think that is too strong a comparison, or do you not know enough
about that history?"

"Do you
approve or disapprove of the way Barack Obama is handling the situation
between Russia and Ukraine?"

.

Approve

Disapprove

Unsure/
No answer

%

%

%

3/20-23/14

38

46

16

.

"How much
have you heard or read about the situation between Russia and Ukraine in
which Russian troops have entered the Crimean region of Ukraine, and Russia
has now recognized Crimea as part of Russia? Have you heard or read a lot,
some, or not much?"

.

A lot

Some

Not much

Nothing
(vol.)

%

%

%

%

3/20-23/14

36

33

29

2

.

"Do you
think the United States has a responsibility to do something about the
situation between Russia and Ukraine, or doesn't the United States have this
responsibility?"

.

Has a
responsibility

Doesn't
have this
responsibility

Unsure/
No answer

%

%

%

ALL

32

61

7

Republicans

37

58

5

Democrats

31

61

8

Independents

29

62

8

.

"The United
States and European countries have enacted sanctions against Russia in
response to Russia's actions in the Ukrainian territory of Crimea. Do you
approve or disapprove of enacting these sanctions against Russia?"

.

Approve

Disapprove

Unsure/
No answer

%

%

%

3/20-23/14

56

32

12

.

"How
effective do you think these sanctions will be in changing Russian actions
in Ukraine and Crimea: very effective, somewhat effective, not very
effective, or not at all effective?"

.

Very
effective

Somewhat
effective

Not very
effective

Not at all
effective

Unsure/
No answer

%

%

%

%

%

3/20-23/14

5

27

31

27

9

.

"Do you
think the U.S. should or should not provide military aid and equipment to
Ukraine in response to Russia's actions in Ukraine and Crimea?"

.

Should

Should
not

Unsure/
No answer

%

%

%

3/20-23/14

26

65

8

.

"How likely
do you think it is that the situation between Russia and Ukraine will become
a more widespread conflict involving neighboring countries and other parts
of Europe: very likely, somewhat likely, not too likely, or not at all
likely?"

.

Very
likely

Somewhat
likely

Not too
likely

Not at all
likely

Unsure/
No answer

%

%

%

%

%

3/20-23/14

27

42

20

7

5

.

"Do you
think the situation between Russia and Ukraine is something the United
States can do something about, or something beyond the control of the United
States?" Options rotated

"Thinking
about the situation in Ukraine, do you think it is more important for the
U.S. to take a firm stand against Russian actions or not get too involved in
the situation?"
Options rotated

.

Take a
firm stand

Not get too
involved

Unsure/
Refused

%

%

%

3/20-23/14

35

52

13

3/6-9/14

29

56

15

.

"Thinking
about the situation in Ukraine, do you think it is more important for the
U.S. to take a firm stand against Russian actions or not get too involved in
the situation?" If "Take a firm stand": "And do you think the U.S.
should consider military options to address the situation involving Russia
and Ukraine, or should it only consider economic and political options?"
Combined responses.

"Would you
say that the following represent a very serious threat to the United States,
a moderately serious threat, just a slight threat, or no threat at all?
Russia."

.

Veryserious

Moderately
serious

Just
slight

No threat
at all

Unsure

%

%

%

%

%

3/7-9/14

29

40

19

12

-

4/13-15/12

11

33

29

24

2

6/26-28/09

11

28

29

31

1

.

"Thinking
now about Russian President Vladimir Putin, do you have a favorable or
unfavorable opinion of Vladimir Putin, or have you never heard of him?"1/14: "We'd like to get your overall opinion of the
leaders of some foreign countries. As I read each name, please say if you
have a favorable or unfavorable opinion of these people -- or if you have
never heard of them. Russian President Vladimir Putin."

.

Favorable

Unfavorable

Never
heard of

Unsure

%

%

%

%

3/7-9/14

11

68

11

10

1/31 - 2/2/14

20

54

16

10

.

"Do you
approve or disapprove of the way Barack Obama is handling the situation in
Ukraine?"

.

Approve

Disapprove

Unsure

%

%

%

ALL

48

43

9

Democrats

74

20

6

Independents

44

45

11

Republicans

21

71

8

.

"Here are
some actions which the United States and its allies might take to try to
force Russia to remove its troops from the Crimean Peninsula and to make
sure Russia does not send troops into other parts of Ukraine. Which of these
actions do you favor and which do you oppose? ..."

.

Favor

Oppose

Unsure

%

%

%

.

"Imposing economic sanctions
on Russia"

3/7-9/14

59

39

2

.

"Providing economic assistance
to the Ukrainian government"

3/7-9/14

46

52

2

.

"Cancelling the summit meeting
between the leaders of Russia and the U.S. and its Western European allies"

3/7-9/14

40

58

2

.

"Sending weapons and other
military supplies to the Ukrainian government"

3/7-9/14

23

76

2

.

"U.S. military action against
Russian troops in Ukraine involving air strikes but no ground troops"

3/7-9/14

17

82

2

.

"Sending U.S. ground troops to
Ukraine"

3/7-9/14

12

88

1

.

"As you may
know, Russian troops are currently in the Crimean Peninsula, which is a part
of Ukraine's territory, but there are no Russian troops anywhere else in
Ukraine. If the Crimean Peninsula becomes part of Russia rather than
Ukraine, do you think that would create a crisis for the United States,
major problems, minor problems, or no problems at all?"

.

A crisis

Major
problems

Minor
problems

No problems
at all

Unsure

%

%

%

%

%

3/7-9/14

6

25

49

18

2

.

"And if
Russia sent its troops into other parts of Ukraine, do you think that would
create a crisis for the United States, major problems, minor problems, or no
problems at all?"

.

A crisis

Major
problems

Minor
problems

No problems
at all

Unsure

%

%

%

%

%

3/7-9/14

10

41

37

10

1

.

"Do you
think that Russia's actions in Ukraine are or are not a violation of
international law?"
N=401 (Version A), margin of error ± 5

.

A violation

Not a
violation

Unsure

%

%

%

3/7-9/14

81

12

7

.

"Do you
think there was any justification for Russia's actions in Ukraine, or don't
you think there was any?" N=400 (Version B), margin of
error ± 5

.

Justification

No
justification

Unsure

%

%

%

3/7-9/14

17

72

11

.

"Do you
think it is likely or not likely that there will be a new cold war between
the United States and Russia in the next few years?"N=401
(Version A), margin of error ± 5

.

Likely

Not likely

Unsure

%

%

%

3/7-9/14

48

49

3

.

"Thinking
about Russia, do you worry about the possibility of nuclear war with Russia,
or isn't that something you worry about?"N=400
(Version B), margin of error ± 5

"How
closely are you following the news about Russia's involvement in the
situation in Ukraine: very closely, somewhat closely, not too closely or not
at all?"

.

Very
closely

Somewhat
closely

Not too
closely

Not at all

%

%

%

%

3/6-9/14

30

38

18

14

.

"How
worried are you that the current situation in Ukraine will develop into a
larger regional conflict that could lead to the U.S. military getting
involved? Would you say you are very worried, somewhat worried, not too
worried, or not at all worried about that?"

"As I read
a list of some stories covered by news organizations this past week, please
tell me if you happened to follow each news story very closely, fairly
closely, not too closely, or not at all closely. ... Russia sending troops
into Ukraine's Crimea region in response to a new Ukrainian government."

.

Very
closely

Fairly
closely

Not too
closely

Not at all
closely

Unsure/
Refused

%

%

%

%

%

3/6-9/14

28

31

17

23

1

.

"Do you
approve or disapprove of the way the Obama administration is handling the
situation involving Russia and Ukraine?"

.

Approve

Disapprove

Unsure/
Refused

%

%

%

3/6-9/14

30

44

26

.

"Do you
think Russia was justified or not justified in sending troops into Ukraine?"

"Do you
generally approve or disapprove of the job Barack Obama is doing in handling
the situation between Russia and Ukraine?"

.

Approve

Disapprove

Unsure

%

%

%

3/5-9/14

43

40

17

.

"As you may
know, Russia has sent troops into Ukraine, which is an independent country.
In response, the United States government, the European Union, and other
countries are considering a number of economic and diplomatic actions
intended to put pressure on Russia to remove its troops. Do you think the
United States should take action by itself, only take action in cooperation
with other countries, or let the European Union handle the situation without
U.S. involvement? If you do not know enough about this issue to have an
opinion, please just say so and we'll move on."